PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

From 10 am to 2 pm in the Multipurpose Hall

Heart Disease Awareness and screening
A special session will be organized to assess the cardiac status of members and staff of the Centre for prevention of heart attacks in times to come

From 1 pm to 3 pm in Seminar Room I

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Technique
A demonstration of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) technique to members and staff of the Centre. 

Participants will be given the opportunity to get a hands-on session of learning the technique of CPR as well as using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), a medical device designed to analyze heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock to victims of ventricular fibrillation to restore the heart rhythm to normal

From 4 pm to 5 pm in the Multipurpose Hall

Recognizing and Preventing Heart Attacks: Do’s and Don’ts
Speaker: Dr. Nitish Naik, MD, DM, FACC, FCSI, Professor, Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi; Executive Editor, Indian Heart Journal; and Editorial Board Member, Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology
 
Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Heart attacks have been a major health concern in our country for many years. Its importance appear even more amplified in the current Covid 19 pandemic, with many young and healthy individuals succumbing to this illness even as they recuperated from seemingly uneventful Covid 19 infections. It is therefore pertinent to recognize important warning signs of this illness and take adequate steps to prevent such premature heart events. The talk will also highlight several personal and lifestyle measure to promote cardiovascular health.

Third lecture in a new monthly series of medical presentations on early signs, prevention and management of diseases/conditions in common medical perspectives by eminent medical consultants. Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar.

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

6th Symposium in the series on ‘Understanding Qawwali’ 
Conceptualised by Manjari Chaturvedi

The symposium will focus on the revival of this oral tradition and performing art with a special emphasis on the livelihood opportunities for performing artists. Speakers at the symposium include experts, musicologists, sociologists, filmmakers, students and traditional performers 

(Collaboration: Sufi Kathak Foundation)

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

Preventing Diabetes and its Complications – How can we meet this challenge?

Illustrated lecture by Dr. S.V. Madhu, Director-Professor and Head, Dept. of Endocrinology, Head, Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Delhi

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar

India has the second largest number of cases of diabetes mellitus in the world today, affecting over 80 million people. An equal number also have prediabetes who are at a significantly higher risk of diabetes. This alarming rise in the prevalence of diabetes and its associated complications such as kidney disease, heart attacks and strokes cause a major strain on the individual, society, the health system and the economy of our country. Attention needs to be focused on prevention of this silent killer and public awareness can go a long way in meeting this challenge effectively.

From 14:00 to 16:30 hrs: Random Blood Sugar Testing will be conducted for all those interested in Seminar Room I

Second lecture in a new monthly series of medical presentations on early signs, prevention and management of diseases/conditions in common medical perspectives by eminent medical consultants. Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar.

Kindly please make a note

• Physical programmes will be held as per the Covid -19 guidelines with 50% seating capacity in the hall for cultural programmes
• Wearing of face masks is mandatory and will be strictly enforced. Entry will not be permitted to anyone not wearing a mask
• Audiences are requested to arrive at the venues, at least 30 minutes prior to the programmes in order to facilitate the screening process at the Door
• There will be separate doors earmarked for Entry and Exit

We request audiences to kindly abide by the above regulations

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

Accelerating India: 7 Years of Modi Government
Edited by K.J. Alphons (Oakbridge Publishing, 2021)

Discussants: Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice-Chairman, Niti Aayog; Shri V. Srinivas, Special Secretary to Government of India and Director General, National Centre for Good Governance; Shri Sandeep Unnithan, Managing Editor, India Today; and Shri K.J. Alphons, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), former Tourism Minister and author of the book

Moderator: Ms Pallavi Ghosh, Senior Editor, CNN-IBN

Kindly please make a note
-    Physical programmes will be held as per the Covid -19 guidelines with 50% seating capacity in the Multipurpose Hall.
-    Wearing of face masks is mandatory and will be strictly enforced. Entry will not be permitted to anyone not wearing a mask
-    Audiences are requested to arrive at the venues, at least 30 minutes prior to the programmes in order to facilitate the screening process at the Door
-    There will be separate doors earmarked for Entry and Exit

We request audiences to kindly abide by the above regulations

HYBRID PROGRAMME

The Dream of Revolution: A Biography of Jayaprakash Narayan
By Bimal Prasad and Sujata Prasad (Vintage Books, New Delhi: August 2021)

Discussants: Prof. Rajmohan Gandhi, historian, biographer and Research Professor, Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA; Shri Ajit Jha, Research Editor, The Outlook magazine ; Shri Om Thanvi, Hindi writer, editor and critic and Founding Vice-Chancellor, Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication, Jaipur; Shri Raghu Rai, well-known photographer; 
Ms Narayani Basu, historian and foreign policy analyst; and Ms Sujata Prasad, co-author of the book

Moderator: Shri Suhas Borker , Editor, Citizens First TV (CFTV)

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

Common Eye Problems  – Understanding the Symptoms, Management and Prevention

Speaker: Dr. J.S. Titiyal, Chief and Professor (Ophthalmology), Dr. R.P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Various eye-problems affect people, including cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age-related mascular degeneration and corneal opacities. They impair the visual acuity as well as adversely affect the quality of life in advanced stages. Knowledge regarding these disorders may help in primary prevention of diseases, help to halt the progression of some diseases and allow a timely intervention and restoration of vision of curable disorders. It is essential to educate the general public regarding the warning signs and symptoms of these common eye diseases, so they may know when to contact an ophthalmologist. In addition, the talk will shed light on various misconceptions surrounding the treatment modalities; and on eye donation.

First in a new series of monthly Public Health talks based on early signs, prevention and management of diseases with common medical perspective by eminent medical consultants. Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar.

Kindly please make a note
-    Physical programmes will be held as per the Covid -19 guidelines with 50% seating capacity in the Multipurpose Hall.
-    Wearing of face masks is mandatory and will be strictly enforced. Entry will not be permitted to anyone not wearing a mask
-    Audiences are requested to arrive at the venues, at least 30 minutes prior to the programmes in order to facilitate the screening process at the Door
-    There will be separate doors earmarked for Entry and Exit

We request audiences to kindly abide by the above regulations

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

Mantras for Positive Ageing

Edited by Dr. V. Mohini Giri and Meera Khanna (Pippa Rann Books and Media: October 2021)

Discussants: Shri Fali S. Nariman, senior advocate and jurist; Dr. V. Mohini Giri, Founder Chairperson, Guild for Service and co-editor of the book; Smt. Veena Sikri, Professor, Jamia Millia Islamia and formerly Ambassador and Director-General, Indian Council for Cultural Research; Smt Devaki Jain, economist and scholar; Ms Meera Khanna, Trustee and Executive Vice-President, Guild for Service and co-editor of the book; and Prof. Prabhu Guptara, publisher

Chief Guest: Dr. Karan Singh

The programme will be conducted in a hybrid mode – physically in the Multipurpose Hall and as an online webinar

Kindly please make a note

• Physical programmes will be held as per the Covid -19 guidelines with 50% seating capacity in C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium and Multipurpose Hall, Kamaladevi Complex.
• Wearing of face masks is mandatory and will be strictly enforced. Entry will not be permitted to anyone not wearing a mask
• Audiences are requested to arrive at the venues, at least 30 minutes prior to the programmes in order to facilitate the screening process at the Door
• There will be separate doors earmarked for Entry and Exit

We request audiences to kindly abide by the above regulations

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

Speaker: General Bipin Rawat, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM,  Chief of Defence Staff of India (CDS) 

Chair: Shri N.N. Vohra, President, IIC

The programme will be conducted in a hybrid mode.

The physical programme will be conducted in accordance with the current Covid-19 guidelines. Observance of social distancing norm, wearing of mask and undergoing thermal-screening for those wishing to attend the programme physically shall be mandatory. Participants are requested to arrive at the venue at least 20 minutes prior to the commencement of the programme. Seating will be on first come basis.  
 

We request audiences to kindly abide by the above regulations

Facilitation Camp for Awareness and Registration 

Introduction: Shri Suhas Borker
Experts: Prof. Naresh Gupta, MD Former Director-Professor, Maulana Azad Medical College;  Dr. Mini Aggarwal, DNB, MPH Public Health Specialist
          

Thursday 1 April & Saturday 3 April 2021
Awareness and Registration: 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Kamaladevi Complex, IIC

The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the life of everyone in inconceivable ways. The impact has been harder on senior citizens. To control the Covid-19 spread, Government of India has initiated a nation-wide vaccination programme since January 2021.

The new guidelines of this programme provide for vaccination of 45+ age group. To create awareness and facilitate registration for Covid-19 vaccination, IIC is organising a Camp for IIC Members of 45+ age group under the guidance of Prof. Naresh Gupta.

As part of the Camp, Members have the option of attending a Q&A session on 1 April 2021 from 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm in person at the Multipurpose Hall, Kamaladevi Block, IIC or via a special IIC Webinar.

For the purpose of registration for the Covid-19 vaccination, Members are requested to bring with them one of the following IDs: Aadhaar Card/Electoral Photo Identity Card/Passport/Driving License/Pan Card along with their mobile.